Nebraska’s Early Undefeateds Making Moves in 2025 Season (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's keep piling up the W's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently covered a handful of <a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/09/nebraskas-early-undefeateds-making-moves-in-2025-season-pt-1/">Class A, B, and C1 teams</a> starting the year strong with no blemishes in the loss column. Of course, this was far from an all-encompassing glimpse at Nebraska's top-performing teams through two weeks of play. We're back for Part 2 to bring Class C2, D1, and D2 into the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Championship contenders are already emerging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Norfolk Catholic</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights were tabbed as our preseason favorite in Class C2, and they've lived up to the billing so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norfolk Catholic has tallied wins over an eye-popping list of championship contenders from Class C2 and beyond: Guardian Angels Central Catholic, Pierce, Columbus Lakeview, David City, and more. The Knights have not shied away from any challenge and have banked a gaudy amount of wildcard points throughout the journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Superstar senior [player_tooltip player_id='275961' first='Sidonia' last='Wattier'] has reassumed her familiar setter role with 2.2 kills per set and nearly 200 total assists through six matches. She also leads the efficiency metric with an extraordinary 0.410 clip. [player_tooltip player_id='737410' first='Ava' last='Wemhoff'] and [player_tooltip player_id='276203' first='Anslee' last='Watters'] perpetuate Norfolk Catholic's offensive onslaught in any rotation. This firepower is backed up by sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='730564' first='Reese' last='Timmerman']'s colossal dig totals as the Knight libero.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's early, but this is the C2 squad to beat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":731178,"width":"318px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/12/48-Reese-Timmerman.jpg?w=966" alt="" class="wp-image-731178" style="width:318px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Timmerman</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Laurel-Concord-Coleridge</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laurel-Concord-Coleridge has been on the cusp of a postseason breakthrough for a while, and 2025 could be the time to take the next step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior standout [player_tooltip player_id='809847' first='Rena' last='Rasmussen'] has reintroduced herself to the small-town scene with five kills per set on a 0.328 clip to lead the Bears. Her dominance has also opened up opportunities for [player_tooltip player_id='833522' first='Kaida' last='Eriksen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='844841' first='Tyler' last='Recob'] to exceed two kills per set on their individual ledger. And, like both of her underclassman years, junior setter [player_tooltip player_id='458132' first='Carlie' last='Kvols'] has reassumed her place atop Nebraska's assists leaderboards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elgin Public/Pope John</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have fond memories of Elgin Public/Pope John's semifinal surge in the 2023 Class D1 tournament. The Wolfpack looks determined to repeat that feat this fall after a one-year postseason hiatus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unsurprisingly, veteran leaders with high-level experience have piloted EPPJ's 6-0 start this fall. Senior outside hitter Kayton Zwingman has compiled 2.8 kills per set while also pacing the team with a 0.375 attack percentage. Class of 2027 standout [player_tooltip player_id='809951' first='Braelyn' last='Martinsen'] has also carved out a six-rotation role with 2.6 kills per set and an impressive volume of digs from the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Brady</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brady could be an under-the-radar contender in a Class D1 field full of recognizable powerhouses. The team's season-opening win over C2 foe Perkins County set the tone en route to a 4-0 start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sky-high efficiency numbers can be found throughout Brady's frontcourt. [player_tooltip player_id='836855' first='Payton' last='Stienike'] and Kenlee Fattig have combined for nearly eight kills per set while hitting well over 0.200 on the outside. Fattig has also demonstrated her versatility as a backcourt setter who can run the offense and help her teammates terminate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatility will be key as Brady enters another tough portion of its D1 schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Wynot</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've seen plenty of parity in the Class D2 ranks, resulting in very few undefeated teams in the wildcard standings. Still, Wynot has survived the chaos to start another postseason push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Devils, which have made multiple November trips to Lincoln over the past several years, are enjoying a 5-0 start while dropping <em>zero</em> sets along the way. Senior attacker [player_tooltip player_id='809715' first='Kenna' last='Oligmueller'] has returned to her familiar form with 3.9 kills per set in early-season play. [player_tooltip player_id='833323' first='Jordan' last='Foxhoven'] and [player_tooltip player_id='839223' first='Tiara' last='Sudbeck'] contribute to Wynot's veteran presence in the frontcourt, yielding one of Class D2's most efficient and balanced offenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Mullen</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mullen has climbed the Class D2 ladder thanks to a 4-0 start. Marathon victories over Anselmo-Merna and Hay Springs have offered plenty of drama during this run, but the Broncos have responded well to these pressure tests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior class is noticeably absent from the top of Mullen's scoring charts. Rather, the sophomore duo of [player_tooltip player_id='737389' first='Jenna' last='Donohoe'] and Brynne McCully has combined for over five kills per set during the winning streak. Junior outside hitter [player_tooltip player_id='831677' first='Ella' last='Rice'] has also established herself as a go-to option along the net. The Broncos tie everything together with [player_tooltip player_id='499007' first='Kalli' last='Licking']'s steady leadership and gritty defense at the setter spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->